List of REIT ETFs

Updated Mar 8, 2019
REIT ETFs are the type of exchange-traded funds which invest their capital in equity REIT securities and associated derivative instruments. Such ETFs allow an easy and cost effective route to common investors to take a shot at the real estate market. Majority of the REIT ETFs follow an underlying REIT index and attempt to replicate its financial performance. Commonly followed real estate benchmark index include MSCI U.S. REIT Index and the Dow Jones U.S. REIT Index. Such REIT ETFs which follow an underlying benchmark index are passively managed. On the other hand, there are a few REIT ETFs which may invest in real-estate related derivative instruments like mortgage-backed securities. Such ETFs are actively managed.Investors must note that REIT ETFs are a high risk, high return game. While they provide frequent and high value dividends, they may see wide swings in their valuations. Such investments are mostly used for long term. One can also explore investing in the Leveraged REIT ETFs, which attempt to magnify the returns based on a stated leverage ratio.

List of All REIT ETFs

Following is the list of all 22 exchange-traded funds that FKnol has in its database for ETFs which belong to the REIT category:

The ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN provides 2x levered exposure to a cap-weighted index of US and non-US REITS that derive at least 50% of their revenues from mortgage-related activity. ...Full Details

The ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN Series B provides 2x levered exposure to a cap-weighted index of US and non-US REITS that derive at least 50% of their revenues from mortgage-related activity. ...Full Details

Where do REIT ETFs Invest?

A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the REIT exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by REIT ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns:

Company (Ticker)

Company Description

Market Cap

%YTD Gains

American Tower REIT (AMT)

American Tower Corporation (ATC), incorporated on September 24, 1996, is a holding company. The Company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which owns, operates and develops multitenant communications ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$80.12 billion

14.8%

Simon Property (SPG)

Simon Property Group, Inc., incorporated on March 10, 1998, is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company owns, develops and manages retail real estate properties, which ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$61.98 billion

3.71%

Crown Castle Intl (CCI)

Crown Castle International Corp., incorporated on May 27, 2014, is a real estate investment trust (REIT), which owns, operates and leases shared wireless infrastructure that is geographically dispersed throughout the ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$50.27 billion

11.35%

Prologis (PLD)

Prologis, Inc., incorporated on November 24, 1997, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) company. The Company is engaged in logistics real estate business. The Companys segments include Real Estate ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$44.87 billion

19.11%

Public Storage (PSA)

Public Storage, incorporated on March 13, 2007, is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Companys principal business activities include the ownership and operation of self-storage facilities, which offer storage ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$37.45 billion

5.88%

Equinix (EQIX)

Equinix, Inc. (Equinix), incorporated on June 22, 1998, operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company connects various companies directly to their customers and partners inside interconnected data ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$36.09 billion

22.07%

Equity Residential (EQR)

Equity Residential, incorporated on July 21, 1992, is a real estate investment trust. The Companys primary business is the acquisition, development and management of multifamily residential properties. Its segments include ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$28.27 billion

11.56%

AvalonBay Communities (AVB)

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., incorporated on March 13, 1995, is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is focused on the development, redevelopment, acquisition, ownership and operation of multifamily communities ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$27.14 billion

12.86%

Digital Realty Trust (DLR)

Digital Realty supports the data center, colocation and interconnection strategies of more than 2,300 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.

$24.46 billion

5.11%

Boston Properties (BXP)

Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP) is one of the largest publicly-held developers and owners of Class A office properties in the United States, concentrated in five markets - Boston, Los Angeles, New York,...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.